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September 28, 1998, Monday
Our understanding of the universe is quite limited by
the brevity of life. Many of the best minds of history
have passed away leaving many wonderful principles and
and ideas that made possible many advancements for our
society. But how can we understand the concept of an
eternity and its mysteries?
In the times of the patriarch Abraham, searching for
water was an important mission. Not much vegetation or
many trees can grow in a harsh desert environment. He
could understand many things on this earth would most
likely outlive him. A tamarisk tree thrives in desert
conditions because of its ability to find water. The
patriarch understood that God deserved to be worshipped
because of His eternal nature; He's not limited by time.
He worshipped God with that concept in mind; that God
deserved his allegiance, devotion, praise, and gratitude:
"Then Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and
worshiped the Lord, the Everlasting God" (Gen 21:33).
The Psalmist exhorted his people to tell the following
generations about the Eternal God. Isaiah instructed
his people that God was available to trust eternally:
"Trust in the Lord forever; He will always protect us"
(Isa 26:4). You can trust your eternal future to the
eternal God who controls all time spans.
The Psalmist knew that God has always been and will
always be: "Before You created the hills or brought
the world into being, You were eternally God, and
will be God forever" (Psa 90:2). It should bring us
great joy to know that He will be our God forever.
Let us remember the God that is our Everlasting God. God's
name is Jehová El Olam. He is the God of eternity that always
was and always will be. He is the God who has an eternal purpose
for us that exceeds what any mind may conceive. He understands
human frailty and the shortness of life. Lift your hands to Him
and Praise Him today for the fact that He is the God who is our
Everlasting God that will always be there for us!
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